Former Prime Minister Dr. Abdullah Hamdok meets Kenyan President William Ruto

In a significant diplomatic engagement during the African Union (AU) Summit in Addis Ababa, former Sudanese Prime Minister Dr. Abdalla Hamdok, leading the Civil Democratic Forces alliance (Tagaddum), met with Kenyan President William Ruto. The discussions centered on Sudan’s ongoing conflict and the pressing humanitarian crisis it has precipitated. Dr. Hamdok emphasized the catastrophic dimensions of the crisis and underscored the necessity for the AU Summit to adopt resolutions aimed at alleviating the suffering of the Sudanese people and halting the ongoing hostilities. 

This meeting is part of a broader series of dialogues initiated by Dr. Hamdok and his delegation with African and international leaders, coinciding with the AU Summit. The primary objective of these engagements is to garner support for a peaceful resolution to Sudan’s conflict and to highlight the critical role of African nations in facilitating this process.

President Ruto, recognized for his active involvement in regional affairs, has previously engaged with Sudanese leaders to explore avenues for restoring peace and stability in Sudan. His meeting with Dr. Hamdok reflects Kenya’s ongoing commitment to supporting diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving conflicts within the African continent. 

The AU Summit serves as a pivotal platform for African leaders to deliberate on pressing issues affecting the continent. The inclusion of Sudan’s crisis in these high-level discussions underscores the urgency and importance attributed to finding a sustainable solution to the conflict.

Dr. Hamdok’s proactive engagement with leaders like President Ruto signifies a concerted effort by Sudanese civilian forces to seek regional support in their quest for peace. The outcomes of these discussions are anticipated to contribute significantly to the formulation of strategies aimed at ending the conflict and addressing the humanitarian challenges in Sudan.

As the AU Summit progresses, the international community keenly observes the developments, hopeful that these diplomatic endeavors will yield positive results for Sudan and its people.